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federal territories

[ˈfɛd.ər.əl ˈtɛr.ɪ.tɔr.iz]
nounpl: federal territories
territórios federais
1. Areas of land under the jurisdiction of a federal government rather than a state or province, often serving as capitals or special administrative zones
The federal territories of India include Delhi and Puducherry.
Os territórios federais da Índia incluem Délhi e Puducherry.
2. In Malaysia, regions directly governed by the federal government rather than by state governments
Kuala Lumpur is one of Malaysia's federal territories.
Kuala Lumpur é um dos territórios federais da Malásia.
Synonyms
federal districtsunion territoriesfederal zones
Antonyms
state territoriesprovincial territories

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
territórios federais
Standard term used in political and geographical contexts
Portugal
territórios federais
Less common usage; typically refers to foreign territories under federal governance

Related Idioms & Phrases

under federal jurisdiction
directly administered territory
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